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How to get fromSwindon to Manchesterby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Swindon to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham SpatrainLondon Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester PiccadillytrainBristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 20m
    £48–148

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Transport Hubbus
    2. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Newhall Stbus
    3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchangebus
    6h 53m
    £12–28

  3. Bus via Cheltenham

    1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Royal Well Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus100 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus120 / ...
    6h 5m
    £25–53

  4. Drive 159.9 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Manchestercar159.9 mi
    2h 54m
    £40–58

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeLHR - MAN
    3h 38m
    £99–419

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeBRS - MAN
    5h 20m
    £92–196

  7. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeSOU - MAN
    4h 11m
    £103–237

Swindon to Manchester by train

Calendar71Weekly Trains
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Swindon, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Swindon to Manchester Piccadilly via Cheltenham Spa in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Manchester Central Coach Station via Royal Well Bus Station, Promenade, Arle Court Transport Hub, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 5m.

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